West Virginia whitewater - Paint Creek, Fayette/ Kanawha County

Fayette/ Kanawha county, Westerly to Burnwell section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-IV     6.4 miles
  The Westerly to Burnwell stretch of Paint Creek in West Virginia is 6.4 miles long and it is classified as a class II-IV section by American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so keep in mind that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this river system, there are a few others too. The beautiful scenery of Fayette/ Kanawha County and the cool fresh water have people coming here. Not too many hotels nearby,
    you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. If you're a camper you can camp at one
of the great campgrounds nearby. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good rivers for that around here. The put-in is not too far from Oak Hill, as you can see on the road map further down.

Briefly about the general area:
All the water falling down from the sky makes Paint Creek a wet location; July is the month that gets the most rain; January meanwhile is the driest month.
The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 80's to Paint Creek with night lows in the 60's. High temperatures all through the wintertime are normally in the 40's, and overnight lows in the 20's for Paint Creek.
 

Paint Creek, Westerly to Burnwell road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-IV
Length: 6.4 miles
Average Gradient: 55 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.99219
Longitude: -81.32081

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.05009
Longitude: -81.375

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Current weather conditions at Paint Creek, West Virginia
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Local climate location: MADISON 9 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Days Inn of Mount Hope, Mount Hope
14 miles away
The Days Inn Mount Hope will provide you with the comforts of home. Whether traveling on business or leisure you will find ideal accommodations. Free Wireless Internet Access, Free Continental Breakfa...

Holiday Inn OAK HILL-NEW RIVER GORGE, Oak Hill
14 miles away
The Holiday Inn Hotel Oak Hill New River Gorge Home of the Western Hemispheres Largest Steel Arch Bridge is located in beautiful Fayette County- The heart of Southern West Virginia- within minutes of ...

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites BECKLEY, Beckley
15 miles away
Our Beckley WV Hotel Welcomes you to a WV Vacation Paradise Discover the wild beauty and storied history of southern West Virginia when you stay at the smoke free Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites in Beckl...



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Outdoors Recreation Near Oak Hill, West Virginia
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Oak Hill, West Virginia, the metro area neareast to Paint Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Paint Creek.
 Whitewater Near Paint Creek:
Paint Creek, Fayette County , 1 miles away, Class II-IV - 4.6 miles long (Laurel Grove Church to Mossy)
Paint Creek, Fayette County , 4 miles away, Class II-III+ - 4.1 miles long (Mossy to Westerly)
Armstrong Creek - Powellton Fork, Fayette County , 4 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.2 miles long (McDunn to Powellton)
Big Coal River - Clear Fork, Raleigh County , 6 miles away, Class II-III - 9.4 miles long (Clear Creek to Ameagle)
Armstrong Creek, Fayette County , 6 miles away, Class II-III - 4.1 miles long (Powellton to Kimberly)
Loop Creek, Fayette County , 8 miles away, Class II-III(V) - 9.3 miles long (North Page to Deepwater)
Big Coal River - Clear Fork, Raleigh County , 10 miles away, Class I-II - 7.1 miles long (Ameagle to Whitesville)
Sandlick Creek, Raleigh County , 11 miles away, Class II-III - 3.6 miles long (Dameron to confluence with Marsh Fork of Big Coal River)
Big Coal River - Marsh Fork, Raleigh County , 12 miles away, Class II+ - 6.3 miles long (Arnett to Dry Creek)
Big Coal River - Marsh Fork, Raleigh County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 8.5 miles long (Fairdale to Arnett)
 Ski Areas Near Paint Creek:
Winterplace, West Virginia , 28 miles away, 603 vertical feet
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 97 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Paint Creek:
Days Inn of Mount Hope, Mount Hope , 14 miles away
Holiday Inn OAK HILL-NEW RIVER GORGE, Oak Hill , 14 miles away
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites BECKLEY, Beckley , 15 miles away
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Beckley, Beckley , 15 miles away
Microtel Inn Beckley, Beckley , 15 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Paint Creek:
Plum Orchard Lake, Scarbro, 11 miles away
New River Campground, Gauley Bridge, 13 miles away
Alpine Adventures, Bradley, 14 miles away
 National Parks Near Paint Creek:
Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV , 15 miles away
Gauley River National Recreation Area, Glen Jean - WV , 15 miles away

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